KATHMANDU, April 16: The Amnesty International has said the authorities in Qatar rounded up and expelled dozens of Nepali migrant workers after telling them they were being taken to be tested for COVID-19.

KATHMANDU, April 16: Water Aid Nepal is installing 50 contactless handwashing stations in Kathmandu and 25 in Lahan municipality of Siraha district amid coronavirus outbreak fears in Nepal.

KATHMANDU, April 16: In a survey conducted by a team of researchers, 60% of Nepalis say they are “anxious and worried about [themself] and [their] family”. Similarly, 58% of the respondents say they “experienced sadness following the pandemic”.

ITAHARI, April 16: Joe Brown, the only legendary climber to make maiden ascent to the summit of Mt. Kanchanjenga has passed away.

KATHMANDU: At a regular press briefing, the spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Population Dr Bikash Devkota provided the latest updates on the COVID-19 across the country on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, April 16: Four provincial assembly members of Rastriya Prajatantra Party have decided to contribute their 15 days' salary to the COVID-19 prevention and containment fund established by their respective provinces.

Rain accompanied by gusty wind forecast

Published On: April 16, 2020 02:45 PM NPT By: RSS

KATHMANDU, April 16: Cloudy condition will likely prevail across the country, including in the Kathmandu Valley, today due to the influence of the Westerly wind.

Rhino found dead in CNP

Published On: April 16, 2020 02:24 PM NPT By: RSS

CHITWAN, April 16: A rhinoceros has been found dead at Chisapani area inside the Chitwan National Park here on Wednesday. The male rhino was found dead in a swamp at the core area of the Park.

KATHMANDU, April 16: Metropolitan Police Office has decided to relieve Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Umesh Lamsal, who headed Metropolitan Police Circle Office, Maharajgunj, from his duty over his alleged involvement in beating up three doctors at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj, on Wednesday evening.

E-pass for vehicles involved in essential services in Kaski

Published On: April 16, 2020 01:55 PM NPT By: RSS

KASKI, April 16: The District Administration Office, Kaski, has made an arrangement of e-pass for vehicles involved in essential services from today.